Trackside Host

Absolute Taste; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company based in the UK is looking for a professional Trackside Host to support VIP experiences for the Cadillac F1 Team. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication in American English. Responsibilities include operational planning, relationship building with clients, and ensuring the highest standards in hospitality service. Candidates should have event or restaurant experience and a willingness to travel internationally approximately 27 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Event or restaurant experience, ideally with an international focus.
• Passion for events and hospitality.
• Ability to communicate at various levels with team members and clients.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad approximately 27 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Support operational planning for hospitality.
• Build positive relationships with clients and guests.
• Ensure hospitality areas are prepared to the highest standard.
• Serve food and beverages and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills in American English

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Job description

Absolute Taste is seeking a professional and highly motivated Trackside Host to join our international hospitality team supporting the Cadillac F1 Team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional VIP guest experiences in a fast‑paced, luxury environment, requiring a polished front‑of‑house presence, strong interpersonal skills, and exceptional attention to detail. We are seeking a team member with excellent proficiency in communicating in American‑English including vocabulary and tone, to support our US based clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead and Trackside Hospitality Manager with operational planning and organization.
• Assist with temporary staff inductions and training.
• Build strong, positive relationships with clients, guests, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and varied communication skills across formal, informal, and international contexts.
• Maintain organisation and attention to detail in all preparatory tasks.
• Act as an ambassador for Absolute Taste, delivering service with confidence, gravitas, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all hospitality areas are prepared to the highest standard and ready on time.
• Welcome guests, team members, media, and sponsors, ensuring everyone feels valued.
• Serve food and beverages, including coffees, cocktails, and detailed wine pairings.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth service.
• Maintain immaculate cleanliness and presentation across all guest areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation or washing up when required.
• Manage your assigned hospitality area or section as needed.
• Assist with safe and efficient setup and pack‑down of all event spaces, including back‑of‑house.
• Complete all required event reports and records for the Project Lead.
• Document lessons learned to improve future events.
• Attend post‑event client debriefs as required.

Qualifications

• Event or restaurant experience, ideally with international focus.
• A passion for events and events hospitality.
• A positive, can‑do attitude.
• Ability to communicate at a variety of levels, including with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad approximately 27 weeks per year in line with the F1 calendar.
• Commitment to adhering to the behaviour and conduct standards expected by Absolute Taste.
• Responsible for the meticulous planning and delivery of high‑level VIP hospitality, ensuring we consistently deliver the Absolute Taste food vision.
• Excellent proficiency in communicating in American English including vocabulary and tone.
• Professional and highly motivated, able to support US based clients.